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Quality Standards Resource Centre

The Quality Standards Resource Centre helps extend understanding of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, which took effect from 1 November 2025. You can search for resources by using keywords, or filtering by standard, outcome and audience. Before using the Resource Centre, please read the terms of use.

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/quality-standards/cultural-respect-framework-2016-2026-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health

Cultural Respect Framework 2016-2026 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Guidance
Published date

This resource outlines a national approach to building a culturally respectful health system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It focuses on 6 domains, including communication, workforce development, and data evaluation, to ensure culturally safe, accessible care. It is applicable to aged care, helping providers meet cultural safety standards and improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Author
External resource
Standard
1: The Individual, 2: The Organisation, 3: The Care and Services
Outcomes
1.1: Person-centred care, 2.2a: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support aged care workers to deliver quality care, 2.2b: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support individuals, 3.2: Delivery of funded aged care services
Cultural Respect Framework 2016-2026 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
/quality-standards/digital-health-developer-portal-aged-care-clinical-information-system-standards-v10

Digital Health Developer Portal - Aged Care Clinical Information System Standards v1.0

Guidance
Last Updated

This resource outlines the Aged Care Clinical Information System (ACCIS) Standards version 1.0, which sets minimum software requirements for clinical information and electronic medication management systems in aged care. The standards support interoperability, data sharing, and improved care quality by enabling safe and efficient clinical decision-making and information exchange between care providers.

Author
External resource
Standard
5: Clinical Care, 2: The Organisation
Outcomes
5.1: Clinical governance, 2.7: Information management
Digital Health Developer Portal - Aged Care Clinical Information System Standards v1.0
/quality-standards/aged-care-clinical-information-system-accis-standards

Aged Care Clinical Information System (ACCIS) Standards

Guidance
Last Updated

This resource outlines the Aged Care Clinical Information System (ACCIS) Standards, providing minimum software requirements for clinical information systems used in aged care. It supports interoperability, data sharing, and safe clinical decision-making. The standards aim to enhance care coordination, improve data accuracy, and ensure compliance with privacy and security protocols within residential aged care settings.

Author
External resource
Standard
5: Clinical Care, 2: The Organisation
Outcomes
5.1: Clinical governance, 2.7: Information management
Aged Care Clinical Information System (ACCIS) Standards
/quality-standards/quality-improvement-guidance-aged-care-providers

Quality improvement guidance for aged care providers

Guidance
Last Updated

This resource offers guidance for aged care providers on implementing continuous quality improvement processes. It explains the ‘Plan, Do, Check, Act’ model to monitor and enhance care quality, using data and feedback to address issues. It also provides practical examples and tools to support providers in improving care and meeting regulatory requirements. This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Standard
2: The Organisation
Outcomes
2.2a: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support aged care workers to deliver quality care, 2.2b: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support individuals, 2.3: Accountability, quality system and policies and procedures
Quality improvement guidance for aged care providers
/quality-standards/self-care-matters-aged-care

Self-Care Matters Aged Care

Guidance

This resource supports aged care workers in managing stress and maintaining mental and physical wellbeing. It includes videos and tools focused on self-care strategies, such as mindfulness, relaxation, and personalised self-care planning. The resource is designed to help prevent burnout and promote resilience in delivering high-quality care in aged care settings.

Author
External resource
Standard
2: The Organisation
Outcomes
2.2a: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support aged care workers to deliver quality care, 2.8: Workforce planning
Self-Care Matters Aged Care
/quality-standards/government-provider-management-system-resources

Government Provider Management System resources

Guidance
Last Updated

This resource provides user guides, quick reference materials, and videos to support aged care providers in using the Government Provider Management System (GPMS). It covers essential tasks such as managing user details, financial reporting, and service information. The GPMS ensures accurate and efficient data management for regulatory compliance and operational oversight in aged care services. 

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Standard
2: The Organisation
Outcomes
2.7: Information management, 2.3: Accountability, quality system and policies and procedures
Government Provider Management System resources
/quality-standards/government-provider-management-system-gpms

Government Provider Management System (GPMS)

Guidance
Last Updated

This resource provides an overview of the Government Provider Management System (GPMS), designed to simplify access to and reporting of information by aged care providers to the government. It includes user guides, fact sheets, and troubleshooting support for managing organisational details, notifications, and financial reporting in compliance with aged care requirements. 

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Standard
2: The Organisation
Outcomes
2.7: Information management, 2.3: Accountability, quality system and policies and procedures
Government Provider Management System (GPMS)
/quality-standards/privacy-0

Privacy

Guidance

This resource provides information about privacy rights in aged care, explaining how personal information is collected, used, and protected. It outlines privacy laws and principles governing the handling of personal data, including when information can be shared. The resource also links to privacy notices and policies for further details. 

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Standard
2: The Organisation, 1: The Individual
Outcomes
2.7: Information management, 1.2: Dignity, respect and privacy
Privacy
/quality-standards/privacy

Privacy

Guidance
Last Updated

This resource outlines the privacy policy for handling personal information through My Aged Care services. It explains how personal data is collected, used, and shared, ensuring compliance with the Privacy Act 1988. The document provides details on consent, data protection measures, and rights to access or correct personal information.

Author
External resource
Standard
1: The Individual, 2: The Organisation
Outcomes
1.2: Dignity, respect and privacy, 2.7: Information management
Privacy
/quality-standards/residential-aged-care-supporting-residential-aged-care-residents-and-their-healthcare-teams

Residential aged care - Supporting residential aged care residents and their healthcare teams

Guidance
Published date

This resource provides information on digital health tools available for residential aged care providers. It covers how these tools, including My Health Record, support care coordination, improve health outcomes, and enable secure information sharing between healthcare providers to enhance the quality of aged care services.

Author
External resource
Standard
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
5.1: Clinical governance, 2.7: Information management, 3.3: Communicating for safety and quality
Residential aged care - Supporting residential aged care residents and their healthcare teams
/quality-standards/national-aged-care-mandatory-quality-indicator-program-qi-program

National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program)

Guidance
Published date

This resource provides information on the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program). The program gathers data on 11 quality indicators from residential aged care services to enhance care standards and outcomes for residents. It includes resources, quick guides, consultation papers, and surveys for improving quality indicators in both residential and in-home aged care services. 

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Standard
5: Clinical Care, 2: The Organisation
Outcomes
2.2a: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support aged care workers to deliver quality care, 2.2b: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support individuals, 2.3: Accountability, quality system and policies and procedures, 5.1: Clinical governance, 5.5: Safety of clinical care services
National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program)
/quality-standards/quality-care-advisory-body-fact-sheet-0

Quality care advisory body fact sheet

Fact sheet
Published date

Explains the quality care advisory body obligations, including who must be on the advisory body and what actions, reports and feedback are required.

Author
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Standard
2: The Organisation
Outcomes
2.1: Partnering with individuals, 2.2a: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support aged care workers to deliver quality care, 2.2b: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support individuals, 2.3: Accountability, quality system and policies and procedures
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/quality-standards/provider-governance

Provider governance

Guidance

This page outlines governance requirements for registered aged care providers. It includes governance obligations, information about the Governing for Reform in Aged Care Program and guidance on key processes and definitions. 

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Standard
2: The Organisation
Outcomes
2.2a: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support aged care workers to deliver quality care, 2.2b: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support individuals, 2.3: Accountability, quality system and policies and procedures
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Membership of governing bodies fact sheet

Fact sheet
Published date

Explains the governing body membership requirements, including what ‘independent non-executive’ and ‘clinical care experience’ mean, and how to apply for a determination if you can’t meet one or both requirements. 

Author
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Standard
2: The Organisation
Outcomes
2.2a: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support aged care workers to deliver quality care, 2.2b: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support individuals, 2.3: Accountability, quality system and policies and procedures
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Provider governance checklist

Fact sheet
Published date

Provides a way for you to identify which governance obligations apply to your registration category, and to plan and record the actions and review dates you need to meet them.

Provider governance checklist  (PDF  370.5 KB)
Author
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Standard
2: The Organisation
Outcomes
2.2a: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support aged care workers to deliver quality care, 2.2b: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support individuals, 2.3: Accountability, quality system and policies and procedures
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